Weed Inspection

If you own property ten acres or less in size, noxious weeds must be destroyed by June 1, 2023 and throughout the season. The municipality may otherwise enter the property and have the weeds destroyed, charging the costs against the land as set out in the Weed Control Act.

The following is a list of noxious weeds:

Common Barberry

Smooth Bedstraw

European Buckthorn

Wild Chervil

Coltsfoot

Common Crupina

Flowers that are a pinkish-purple and are approximately 1.3 cm long The weed can grow up to 1 m tall Leaves have coarse, rough edges Looking for more information? Click here

Woolly Cupgrass

A 30-200 cm annual grass Dark green, hairy leaves that have a velvety feel Looking for more information? Click here

Dodder spp.

Dog Strangling Vine/Dog Strangling Vine (Black)

Perennial vine with opposite leaves Small purple flowers that develop into narrow pods with several seeds Looking for more information? Click here

Jointed Goatgrass

An annual grass, 40-60 cm tall Often mistaken for wheat Looking for more information? Click here

Giant Hogweed

Knapweed spp.

Kudzu

Wild Parsnip

Poison Hemlock

Poison Ivy

Ragweed spp.

Tansy Ragwort

Sow Thistle spp.

Cypress Spurge

Leafy Spurge

Bull Thistle

Canada Thistle

Serrated Tussock